Level One
Functional Skills Resources
The Level One Digital Functional Skills programme has been carefully designed around this national qualification (DFSQ), providing a structured, and practical approach to developing learners' ability to apply digital skills confidently and independently across a wide range of everyday, educational and workplace contexts.
Rather than isolated worksheets, Smartbooks provides complete workbook-based learning programmes that combine teaching, assessment and evidence of achievement within a single resource, making delivery straightforward for tutors while supporting learner progress.
The programme is organised into 5 structured modules, each containing complete workbooks, practical activities and clear opportunities to demonstrate achievement, while strengthening learners' confidence in solving real-world digital tasks and workplace challenges.
Module One
Using Devices & Handling Information
Learners develop advanced file management, organisational skills, using cloud storage, effective internet searching and digital information to solve real-life and workplace tasks.
Units Covered 1.1 - 1.9
Module Two
Creating and Editing
Learners create, edit and present professional digital content using documents, presentations, spreadsheets, images, charts and formatting techniques for different audiences and purposes.
Units Covered 2.1 - 2.7
Creating and Editing
Communicating
Transacting
Being Safe and Responsible Online
Module Three
Communicating
Learners communicate effectively using email and online messaging, while developing an understanding of digital footprints, privacy settings and responsible online communication.
Units Covered 3.1 - 3.3
Module Four
Transacting
Learners confidently manage online accounts, complete forms, upload documents and carry out security checks to reduce risks when using online services.
Units Covered 4.1 - 4.3
Module Five
Being Safe and Responsible Online
Learners develop an understanding of data protection, online privacy, cloud backup, cyber security, malware prevention and maintaining healthy digital habits.
Units Covered 5.1 - 5.5
The Smartbooks Learning Journey
Every workbook follows the same classroom-tested learning process to help learners build confidence, practise new skills and produce evidence of achievement.
Introduce
Build Understanding
Clear explanations, examples and guided discussion introduce every new topic.
Apply
Use Skills in Context
Real-life scenarios encourage learners to apply their knowledge independently.
Practice
Develop Confidence
Structured activities help learners practise and strengthen their new skills.
Evidence
Demonstrate Achievement
Workbook activities provide clear evidence of progress and achievement.
What's Included
Every Smartbook has been carefully designed to support both teaching and learning. Alongside structured workbook tasks, learners complete a Glossary, a Skills & Knowledge Checklist, and a range of engaging learning activities that build confidence, reinforce understanding and provide clear evidence of achievement throughout every unit.
